Hong Kong authorities clamping down on bars, restaurants as city faces 12 new Covid-19 cases

Hong Kong was expected to record 12 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, according to a medical source, as authorities clamped down on restaurants breaking social-distancing measures.Health officials reminded the public not to let their guard down while enjoying the long weekend celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, an occasion for family reunions.On Wednesday, the city reported eight new infections, including one local transmission at a care home for the elderly in Yuen Long, taking the total number…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3103787/hong-kong-authorities-restaurant-and-bar-clampdown